Ratcliffe v Secretary of State for Defence – WLR Daily

Ratcliffe v Secretary of State for Defence [2009] EWCA Civ 39; [2009] WLR (D) 33

“A woman who had been the partner of a naval officer for over 25 years at the time of his death from disease said to derive from exposure to asbestos during his employment was in an analogous situation to that of a married woman. However, the Secretary of State for Defence was able to justify a distinction in war pension entitlement between her case and that of a married survivor.”

WLR Daily, 4th February 2009

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Asbestos cancer victims win High Court fight for mesothelioma insurance payouts – The Times

“Thousands of victims of a fatal asbestos-related lung cancer are in line for six-figure sums in compensation after a victory today that lands insurers with a multi-million pound bill.”

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The Times, 21st November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Asbestos compensation ruling due – BBC News

“A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.”

Full story

BBC News, 21st November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Shipyard workers must be compensated for asbestos exposure – The Times

“The Justice Committee has the opportunity to reverse a decision to deny those with pleural plaques the right to compensation”

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The Times, 21st September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

High court challenge to stop toxic French ship arriving in Britain – Daily Telegraph

“A High Court challenge has been launched to stop a French aircraft carrier being broken up in Britain after it was deemed too toxic to be taken apart in India.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd Septemeber 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Pleasing employers, letting down victims? – The Times

“Backbench MPs are seeking to block controversial plans they believe will prevent victims of asbestos-related diseases suing their employers for damages.”

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The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Hope of £5,000 compensation for asbestos victims – The Guardian

“People suffering from pleural plaques through exposure to asbestos could qualify for a £5,000 payment if the outcome of a new government consultation goes in their favour.”

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The Guardian, 13th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

High Court begins hearing asbestos test case – The Times

“Families of workers who have died from the fatal asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, launched a crucial High Court battle yesterday with insurers who say they are not liable to pay compensation.”

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The Times, 4th June 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Asbestos compensation case begins – BBC News

“A legal battle over compensation for asbestos victims is due to begin.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Families seek compensation ruling for deaths linked to asbestos – The Guardian

“Redress for the families of thousands of workers killed by the fatal asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma hinges on the outcome of a nine-week high court battle which starts tomorrow.”

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The Guardian, 2nd June 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Payout threat to asbestos cancer victims – The Observer

“Patients with an asbestos-related form of cancer who had been hoping for compensation now fear they will run out of time under new government rules on payouts.”

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The Observer, 23rd March 2008

Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk

Group challenges asbestos ruling – BBC News

“A group from Wales is campaigning for the UK government to overturn a decision to stop compensating people suffering from an industrial illness.”

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BBC News, 27th February 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Claimant PI lawyers condemn asbestos ruling – Law Society’s Gazette

“Claimant personal injury lawyers have condemned last week’s House of Lords ruling that bars people who have developed pleural plaques after exposure to asbestos at work from suing employers for damages.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 25th October 2007

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk